Emergency Works on Wrightson Road to be Conducted by T&TEC

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) has issued a public advisory detailing plans to conduct emergency excavation and repair work along Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain over the coming weekend. The work will result in a disruption of traffic flow along the east-bound lane near SWWTU and the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services, extending from the night of March 22 to midnight of March 23. This temporary interruption is necessary due to a fault detected on a 33,000 volts underground cable that requires urgent repair, as part of an effort to improve the security of the sub-transmission system.

According to the Commission, these repair works are critical due to their impact on both the functioning and the security of the sub-transmission system. The repairs are focused on an underground cable, which the Commission found to be faulty. Without a prompt response to such faults, the effectiveness and reliability of the electricity supply to consumers across Trinidad and Tobago could be compromised. Importantly, dealing with such issues promptly helps prevent larger and potentially more disruptive issues down the line, ensuring a more robust and reliable electricity service.

T&TEC extended its sincerest apologies for any inconvenience that may be caused by the scheduled repair work. It recognized the disruption this would cause, particularly for motorists who would experience a temporary interruption in traffic flow along a busy roadway. The Commission also understood the potential knock-on effects this could have for local residents and businesses, given the important role electricity plays in daily life and economic activities. It emphasized, though, that the repair works were critical and inevitable to prevent a potential escalation of the cable fault issue, which could lead to more significant problems in future.

The Commission issued a strong advisory to motorists, requesting them to proceed with caution when traversing the affected roadway over the duration of the repair works. This advisory further stressed the importance of following the instructions given by police officers who would be onsite to control the flow of traffic and ensure safety. The collaboration between the T&TEC and the local police force underlines both entities’ commitment to citizen safety while the necessary repair works are being carried out.

The T&TEC’s planned repair works and the accompanying traffic disruption underline the necessary interventions sometimes required to ensure a reliable electricity supply. With this advisory, the Commission has demonstrated transparency and a commitment to keeping the public informed of essential service disruptions. It also highlights the preparedness of both the T&TEC and the local police to manage any incidents that may arise during the repair works safely and effectively. In the end, the planned intervention is a testament to the ongoing efforts of T&TEC to ensure a robust and reliable electricity supply for the people of Trinidad and Tobago.